Planning

Young People's Confidential Online Counselling and Advice Service

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Jul 2021 at 10:07

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Borough Council is initiating a tender for the "Young People's Confidential Online Counselling and Advice Service," aimed at providing mental health support to young people aged 11 to 19 years, extending to 25 years for those with special educational needs or disabilities. The tender is in the planning stage and has an estimated budget of £202,640. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2021 and end on 31st August 2022. Interested parties should note that a future notice is expected to be published by 1st August 2022, with the service delivery required to be established in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in mental health services, counselling, or youth support, particularly those capable of delivering online services through various mediums such as text messaging or online forums. The nature of this service creates significant prospects for growth, especially for SMEs with expertise in health and social work services that focus on preventative support for young people's mental health. Companies with experience in confidential support and digital communication tools are particularly encouraged to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Young People's Confidential Online Counselling and Advice Service

Notice Description

Wirral Council is seeking proposals from suitably qualified and experienced providers for the provision of a confidential online counselling and advice service for 11-19 year olds (and up to age 25 for young people with SEN or disabilities) across Wirral. Support will be offered through a range of mediums including online messaging, instant chat with a counsellor, text messaging and moderated message boards and forums. The service will operate anonymously, to encourage and empower young people to seek advice and support on issues and problems that they may not have sought help for using more traditional face to face services. The service will be a preventative emotional health and wellbeing support service designed to support low level mental health needs of young people. Young people requiring more complex support will be signposted to the most appropriate local services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6041367-5025-43e6-8638-f8e1b3b1e1ba
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£202,640 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 5AL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Further Information

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